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BYD Launches 9-Minute Charging in Indonesia
BYD's 9-minute EV charging ecosystem targets Indonesia, pressuring Hyundai and South Korean batteries.
In brief
BYD's 9-minute EV charging ecosystem targets Indonesia, pressuring Hyundai and South Korean batteries. BYD exports its 9-minute charging technology to Indonesia, putting Hyundai and South Korean battery makers at a disadvantage in Southeast Asia. Originally reported by BigGo Finance.
BYD's 9-minute charging ecosystem
BYD announced plans to build a flash-charging network of up to 1,500 kW in Jakarta, Indonesia.
New Denza D9 and Z9GT models
BYD launched the new Denza D9 and Z9GT equipped with its second-generation Blade Battery.
Charging speed comparison
Hyundai Motor's Ioniq 5 and Kia's EV6 take about 18 minutes to charge from 10% to 80% on 350 kW chargers.
Indonesia battery market share
Seven Chinese battery makers hold 73.3% of the global EV battery market.
CATL's $6 billion project
A CATL-affiliated consortium launched a $6 billion integrated project in Indonesia.
LG Energy Solution withdrawal
LG Energy Solution consortium withdrew from an 11 trillion won battery project.
BYD's charging technology
Chargers reach 70% from 10% in five minutes and 97% in nine minutes.
Second-generation Blade Battery
The battery has 5% higher energy density than first generation and charges from 20% to 97% in 12 minutes at -30°C.
BYD's market entry in Indonesia
BYD captured 40% of Indonesia's local EV market within two years of entry.
The key point
BYD exports its 9-minute charging technology to Indonesia, putting Hyundai and South Korean battery makers at a disadvantage in Southeast Asia.
